1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:1-13 ESV
6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Acts 2:1-13 ESV
10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Acts 2:1-13 ESV
God Pours Out His Spirit What Happened? The disciples were being empowered more fully by the Holy Spirit
God Pours Out His Spirit What Happened? Part of this new empowering resulted in power for being a witness
God Pours Out His Spirit What Happened? This empowerment by the Holy Spirit (filling) is NOT the same as being indwelt by Him
God Pours Out His Spirit What Happened? Every believer needs this ongoing filling and empowerment
God Pours Out His Spirit Why at Pentecost? All the Jews would be traveling to Jerusalem for Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) and this would begin the fulfillment of all the nations being reached with the Gospel (Acts 1:8)
Chorus: Spirit of the liv – ing God Fall afresh on me Spirit of the liv – ing God Fall afresh on me Bridge: Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me Spirit of the liv – ing God Fall afresh on me Spirit of the Living God